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WELCOME
  • Dr. Cherrice Traver
    Dean of Engineering and Computer Science
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Engineering at Union
  • Engineering Programs
  • Converging Technologies
  • International Experience
  • Research Opportunities
  • Curriculum Structure
  • Our Graduates
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Engineering Degrees and Areas of Interest
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"Design digital electronic hardware and..."
    • Design digital electronic hardware and software systems to solve problems.
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Computer Engineering Applications
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Computer Engineering
Student Project
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"You study"
  • You study:
  • Circuit and electronics design
  • Wireless communications
  • Control systems
  • Audio and image processing
  • Signal processing
  • Electric power systems
  • Robotics or mechatronics
  • Nanotechnology
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Electrical Engineering Applications
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Electrical Engineering
Student Project
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"Deals with all applications of..."
  • Deals with all applications of machine design and energy analysis


          • You study:
          • Mechanics
          • Manufacturing
          • Energy
          • Materials
          • Nanotechnology
          • Mechatronics
          • Engines
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Mechanical Engineering
Applications
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Mechanical Engineering
Student Project
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Trends in Science and Engineering
  • Fundamentals
  • Converging Technologies
  • International Emphasis
  • Communications and Connections
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Fundamentals
Strong Liberal Arts Curriculum
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Fundamentals
 Freshman Exploring Engineering Course
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Fundamentals
 Small, stimulating classes
  • Small engineering classes
    • About 20 students as Freshmen and Sophomores.
    • 10 - 15 students as Juniors and Seniors.
  • Interactive classes
    • Discussions
    • Demonstrations
    • Studio format classes
    • Integrated laboratories
    • Student presentations
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Fundamentals
 Hands-on laboratory activities
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"Computer Science"
  • Computer Science      Math      Biology      Chemistry       Physics
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Center for Bioengineering &
Computational Biology
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Nanotechnology
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Nanotechnology
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International Emphasis
    • Union Terms Abroad and Exchanges
    • International Internships and  Co-ops
    • Mini Term Abroad (3 weeks)


    • Intense immersion
    • Lodging with host families
    • Team projects
    • Faculty involvement
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International Opportunities
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Undergraduate Research
  • Summer Research (over 100 paid positions each summer)


  • Independent Study


  • Practical Applications from Industry


  • Senior Design Projects
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Connections - Experience
  • Local industry – internships and partnerships


  • Local museums – events and displays


  • Community – outreach programs
    • Educating Girls about Engineering (EDGE)
    • Robot Camp
    • Rube Goldberg Competition
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The Engineering Curricula
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What Do Students Do After Union?
  • Engineering Positions (79%)
    • IBM
    • GE Global Research
    • Lockheed Martin
    • Apple Computer
    • National Semiconductor
    • General Dynamics
    • Google

  • Graduate/Professional School (54%)
    • Dartmouth College
    • Stanford University
    • Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    • Duke University
    • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    • Yale University
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